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Motorcycle Recall - Kawasaki

NHTSA Campaign ID:  12V139000
Component:  Electrical System
Manufacturer:  Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Recall Date: 03/29/2012
Potential Number of Units Affected: 273
Defect Summary:
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Consequence Summary:
If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Kawasaki will notify owners, and provide instructions to mitigate electrical system failure, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about April 9, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

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